Makeup, Fashion, Art, Fantasy. Enjoy It All in This Aaron De Mey Video from Nowness.com

Have you heard of Nowness? It's an online lifestyle magazine that recently launched and covers fashion, art, video and more. The newest Nowness video was shot by KT Auleta and features beautiful fantasy makeup by Aaron De Mey, Lancome's artistic director for makeup. (Aaron created the new French Coquettes collection that's currently in stores.)



If you love extreme makeup, you'll be mesmerized. The model, by the way, is Eniko. She's in French Vogue a lot and is starting to be featured in more and more American magazines. She and Daria could be cousins, no?



Enjoy the video!

Who Wore Lancôme at the Emmys? Our Favorite Redhead, Mad Men's Christina Hendricks

Happy Monday everyone. Did you watch the Emmys last night? It was the most entertaining it's been in a long time, thanks in big part to host Jimmy Fallon. Did you catch the Bruce Springsteen/Glee opening? Adorable. Lancôme was very proud to work last night with the amazing makeup artist Vanessa Scali, who did Christina Hendricks' makeup. Christina, who plays one of the secretaries on "Mad Men" and was nominated for a best supporting Emmy, looked GORGEOUS! (Details below.) I can't wait to try the lip color that Vanessa customized for her. We had the pleasure of meeting Christina when we hosted the Night Before party in L.A. during the Oscars earlier this year. She has beautiful skin in person (and in pictures) and clearly takes good care of her complexion, so we were thrilled to learn she's a Genifique fan.



I really think Christina deserves best dressed for the evening. It wasn't just the makeup, which was so pretty and simple, but the whole look, head to toe, from that amazing hair color on down. Christina has the most hourglass of figures, something that could be considered a red carpet challenge, but she still found a beautiful Zac Posen dress that was a perfect fit, a knockout color and red carpet worthy. She and Zac proved you don't have to be a beanpole to rock the red carpet.



Did you have a favorite look from the night? I also loved January Jones' kooky blue Versace gown. I have a soft spot for the gals who take risks on the red carpet. Not Bjork and her swan dress, but the level right below that.



Lastly, did you notice how many actresses were sporting dark nail polish? After so many seasons of sky blues and greys and browns, maybe black is making a comeback!



CHRISTINA HENDRICKS' EMMY MAKEUP



Inspiration:

Mia Farrow’s Daisy Buchanan from “The Great Gatsby”



Face:

Vanessa prepped the skin with Lancôme’s La Base Pro makeup primer. To perfect Christina’s already luminous skin, Vanessa used the new Teint Miracle Lit-From-Within foundation (coming soon to a counter near you!). “It has an amazing transparent quality that leaves the skin looking flawless and luminous without being shiny,” said Vanessa. “I applied it with a brush and then blended with my fingers.” Blending with her fingers heated up the foundation a bit, allowing for a seamless finish. Vanessa followed with Effacernes Concealer under the eyes, her “all time favorite concealer.”



Cheeks:

For a fresh pop of color I used Blush Subtil Shimmer in Shimmer Pink Pool on the apples of her cheeks. Dabs of Giorgio Armani Beauty’s Fluid Sheer #2 highlighted Christina’s cheekbones.



Eyes:

The eye shadow was mix of YSL’s Ombre Solo Eyeshadow in Cashmere Brown and Midnight Black. “I applied these all over her lid, under the bottom lashes and blended it out past her natural lash line to softly elongate the eye,” reported Vanessa.



Eye Liner:

To define and elongate the lash line, Vanessa lined the eyes with Le Crayon Khôl in Black. “I used a touch of liner under her bottom lashes but smudged it for a softer look,” said Vanessa. For added depth, Vanessa used Artliner Precision Point liquid eyeliner in Noir at the very base of Christina’s lashes.



Mascara:

Several generous coats of Définicils Waterproof Mascara in Black were used on the top and bottom lashes.



Lips:

Christina’s lips were a mix of Lancôme lip colors for an effect that Vanessa described as “red with a little dash of pink.” A sheer coat of Color Design Matte Lipstick in Corset was topped by La Laque Fever Lipshine in Cyber Coral.

Treat Yourself and Let It Grow: Feel Good Websites

With all the hustle and bustle women and men come in contact with each day, it's important for us to take the time to de-stress, renew and spend a few moments with ourselves to regain our perspective, decide who we are, what we want to accomplish and create our lives purposefully.  Here's a little help reconnecting.

MISSION POSSIBLE

MyInspirationLounge.com

Learn:  about some of the most eco-conscious iPhone apps

Check Out:  the charity and volunteer guides

Discover:  work-at-home opportunities that might actually work

What do you want to do today? This site will help you figure it out, with links to possibilities in categories as wide-ranging as "Change the World," "See the World," "Go Green," "Cook and Entertain" and "Nourish Mind and Body."  You can also drop in on interviews with inspiring people, courtesy of the video links at Inspiration Lounge TV.

DIGGING FOR GOALS

HappinessProjectToolbox.com

Learn:  how to set realistic, achievable goals

Check Out:  what others have found about being happy

Discover:  that you've actually acquired a lot of wisdom on the road to adulthood

The offshoot of Gretchen Rubin's book The Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle and Generally Have More Fun (Harper, 2009) is the perfect place for igniting ideas, organizing tasks and getting more aggressive about whatever it is you deem most important.  Post your own resolutions or get inspried by other members' first.  No matter which of the eight tools you choose, you'll have just what you need to construct a virtual shrine to your own well-being.

EASY BREATHING

ZenHabits.net

Learn:  how and why to become a morning person

Check Out: 20 ways to get or stay motivated

Discover:  what to do if you're in a slump

Ready, set, simplify!  The thrice-weekly posts from writer/runner/vegan Leo Babauta, author of The Power of Less: The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential ... in Business and in Life (Hyperion, 2008), along with an eclectic array of guest bloggers, offer indispensible advice on cutting out chaos and streamlining everything from your fitness goals to your family life.

SIMPLE PLEASURES

1000AwesomeThings.com

Learn:  about proper escalator etiquette

Check Out: The Book of Awesome (AEB/Putnam, 2010), the book based on the blog

Discover:  a truly delightful way to filter spam

It's the blog that launched a multimillion smiles, with regular posts about the minutiae of everday life - from "high-fiving babies" to "wordless apologies."  Toronto-based human resources worker Neil Pasricha launched the site to create an escape from the bad news of the world and remind us that there are plenty of reasons to feel good. Come up with your own list of things that make you go ahhh!

The offerings and excerpts above were taken from Vivify's May/June 2010 edition as written by Alexa Joy Sherman.  The offering below is a personal inspiration of my own and one I'd like to share with all of you.

ROLE MODELS

TheElders.org

I've introduced you to this diverse group of influential and inspirational men and women before.  You know them.  Among them: Richard Branson (Virgin empire), Peter Gabriel (singer/songwriter/musician/genius ... ok, so that last descriptor is mine, but he certainly is), the two men along with Nelson Mandela are the founding entities of The Elders and since their original conversation years ago they've grown to include Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter, Graça Machel, Mary Robinson, Kofi Annan, Ela Bhatt and others.

The story of The Elders (aka The Global Elders) started in a conversation between the entrepreneur Richard Branson and the musician Peter Gabriel. The idea they discussed was a simple one. In an increasingly interdependent world – a global village – could a small, dedicated group of independent elders help to resolve global problems and ease human suffering?

The Elders are an independent group of eminent global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela, who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity.

"The Elders can speak freely and boldly, working both publicly and behind the scenes. They will reach out to those who most need their help. They will support courage where there is fear, foster agreement where there is conflict and inspire hope where there is despair." Nelson Mandela.

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So there's a good bit here to get you started and then some.  Hope you find these sites as enjoyable, refreshing and inspirational as I do. Enjoy! xo

images/source: Vivify (May/June); The Elders

Glo: A Look at The New Smokey Eye

Agyness Deyn


Now a classic look, the smoky eye is undeniably gorgeous. But all that black can feel heavy at times. That’s why we welcome fall’s colorful alternatives: Shadows in chocolate, taupe and burgundy are easy to wear and flattering on most, but give that same sultry effect as the original style.

“A smoky eye doesn’t have to be black,” explains celebrity makeup artist for Physician’s Formula Joanna Schlip. “Today’s colorful versions in navy, brown and even lavender look more modern.”

Forget the black-rimmed eyes that populated the red carpet in seasons past. Angelina Jolie proves that soft and subtle is elegant and in!

Deep burgundy shadow was swiped across brown liner for a super warm effect at Roberto Cavalli. And we can’t help but notice the gorgeous gold highlighter on the inner corners — one of our favorite tricks for making eyes look wider in a snap!

Soft browns were blended with bronze and gold for Ashley Greene’s show-stopping look on the red carpet. Keeping the rest simple (a nude lip and no liner) makes the look fresh.

Muted gray lids, arched brows and a bit of highlighter gave Zoe Saldana an ethereal look at the Met Gala. Adding simple, pulled-back hair completes this look of beauty.


source: glo.msn

QVC 26 Hours of Best of Beauty!!!

Enjoy 26 hours of QVC's best-selling beauty brands, customer top-rated items, exclusives, must haves and more during QVC's biggest beauty event ever.

What brands are there?
Oh so many and more than what is shown here: Philosophy, Josie Maran, Mally, Tarina Tarantino, Kate Somerville, Lisa Hoffman, Smashbox, Kiehl's.



Even better ... you'll be treated to extra special pricing, a Today's Special Value with Clarisonic's Mia Cleansing System in gorgeous new and exclusive to QVC colors, easy payments so you can pay a little now and a little later on.

AND ... you'll get to discover QVC's 2010 Customer Choice Beauty Awards winners!

Watch QVC beginning Friday, 8/27 at 10 pm and through the whole day Saturday, 8/28/10 for all the wonderful possibilites. or you can find even more on QVC.com. Enjoy, angels! xo

The Macy's Glamorama Report from Fab Over 40's Kari (And Starring Our Very Own Alex Sanchez!)

Have any of you been to a Macy's Glamorama event? It's a fun mix of fashion shows, beauty events and more that take place in Minneapolis, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles. (The SF and LA shows are taking place in September.) Each fashion show benefits a different charity, from the Children's Cancer Research Fund to local HIV/AIDS organizations. One of our favorite bloggers, Kari at Fab Over 40, took part in the festivities in Minneapolis and filed several reports. You can check out the fun fashions worn by the attendees and see the backstage action, led by makeup artist Alex Sanchez.



Alex, as many of you know, is one of our national makeup artists and an amazing person who gives a lot of time to charitable causes. He did some makeup sessions as part of the Glamorama festivities and taught a class that Kari was able to attend. She got her makeup done and picked up some good tips. (Kari, love your hair by the way!) She shares them on her blog, but here are two of my favorites:



When applying blush, use a flat-tipped brush and tap the blush in 3 places along your cheek and then blend. This of course after tapping out the blush in your hand first. [KD: This is a great tip. I wish I had known this years ago. This will prevent all your blush being concentrated in one place.]



Apply mascara BEFORE liner. I’ve never tried this one before. If you apply your mascara first, you need less liner. And of course no pulling your eye to get a straight line. Look at a mirror placed below your eye and dab the liner between lashes. [KD: Never thought of this either! I always thought liner then mascara for some reason. I'll have to give it a try.]



Thanks to Kari for letting me use the pictures above. Make sure to check out her blog. She's always got great product info and some fun giveaways.



Have a great weekend. Talk to you next week!

The 411 on Waterproof Mascara (And As Promised, the Giveaway Winners...)

Thanks to everyone who posted comments for last week's giveaways. I hope you enjoyed learning about some interesting people who are following their dreams. Here are the winners:



--The Yokoo giveaway winner is Siilenti.

--The Danny Roberts giveaway winner is Bree. The runners up are Jess, Dusica, Halifax, Tropical Breezz and Cadence.

--The Chance giveaway winner is Coachwife 6.



Congrats to all of you! Check your inbox for an email from me.



Bree, glad to see you won a giveaway! You had asked for some info on waterproof mascara last week. I'm not a waterproof mascara wearer, but Patricia on the PR team reminded me that AOL Stylelist's Grace Gold did a terrific article on waterproof mascara formulas. It explains how the formulas work and why you should swirl rather than pump your mascara.



I think I mentioned that our best-selling waterproof mascara is Definicils, but if you want some extra oomph, try Hypnose waterproof.



Are any of you waterproof mascara wearers? Do you have a favorite waterproof mascara? Or any tips and tricks you'd like to share? Let us know!

Super Hot Fashionista Nail Divas Ginger + Liz

What nail brand is lighting the fire of many a beauty addict, fashionista, celebrity and tweep alike? Ginger + Liz!

You're going to be hearing a LOT more about this fab beauty brand in the coming season, and if you're a twitter fiend you're already well aware of Ginger + Liz Colour Collection. They are setting the twitterverse ablaze with love shared from their instant fans.  I say "instant" as it seems these ladies certainly have the chemistry needed to attract a loyal following.  Style queen herself Rachel Zoe has been known to don the delicious polishes, as has Rihanna, Eva Longoria, a Kardashian sister or two, Beyonce' and well the list goes on and on. Understandable. Here's why.

Ginger + Liz's nail lacquers are reminiscent of candy coated loveliness.  Can that be a description? Sure it can.  However it's not only the visual beauty of the polishes that appeal to so many devout beauty industry and celebrity divas.  The polishes are vegan friendly and toxin free, therefore garnering a well deserved appreciation.  That the colors are right on trend certainly doesn't lose them any fans either.

L-R: Swagger, Got My Groove Back, Boy Toy and Tough Luxe (click images to enlarge for detail)

These are the particular shades enjoying a huge following at the present mo'.  Swagger is a sexy, tough luxe metallic with rose gold undertones. Rock Glam, Casual Chic and Bohemian styles of dress are perfect contenders for Swagger. And apparently Rachel Zoe agrees as this is the little gem she raves about in The Zoe Report.  Got My Groove Back is Swagger's big sister and she can handle it all. Not for the faint at heart, Got My Groove Back is a gold foil metallic that looks good on every haute girl!  Boy Toy is a fun and flirty robin egg blue shade with an aquamarine base. The peacefully cool shade is a mix of relaxed bohemian and pretty prepster. Tough Luxe is army green with a feisty attitude…think Troop Beverly Hills. This deep dark forest green hue is infused with a beautiful shimmery gold that keeps the dark colour from looking drab. A favorite of the Bohemian and Rock Glam trendsetters, the colour lends a hint of rebellion to any ensemble.

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New to the collection are Blowin' Money Fast (dark emerald green metallic), Ivy League (creamy, bright pastel minty green), Not on the First Date (taupe with a little kick of creamy lavender) and Tuck Me In (metallic silvery color sister of Swagger and Got My Groove Back).

S. Liz Pickett (L) and H. Ginger Johnson (R)

The brand was created by model/author S. Liz Pickett and entrepreneur H. Ginger Johnson. Ginger and Liz have a decade of individually unique experiences in the fashion, beauty, and marketing industries, which fueled by their insatiable love for fashion and beauty, led to the development of the Ginger + Liz Colour Collection. They were quick to call the matte nail trend before many last year and have kept ahead of trend never looking back.


Looking forward to bringing you more delicious-ness from Ginger + Liz near future.  In the meantime, please do check out their gorgeous nail collection of fabulous colors (retailing about $12/bottle) at GingerandLiz.com.